State asks public to critique park trail plan Sep 8, 2009
"Need more signage for trails that prohibit mountain bikes. Examples: Turnagain Trail and Bird Ridge.". "More loop trails.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Surprising Spots To See Great Fall Foliage Sep 8, 2009
Twenty-nine backcountry huts sprinkle the Colorado Rocky Mountains-many with easy access to Aspen, most accessible by 4-wheel drive, mountain bikes or hiking. Huts are equipped with fireplaces, cooking materials and water. (CBS News -- US)
Bend gets ready for cyclocross nationals Sep 5, 2009
Competitors race against the clock on bikes that are a cross between road bikes and mountain bikes. Although the big event is still more than three months away, anticipation is already mounting in Central Oregon for the 2009 Cyclo-cross National Championship. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
ARC offers trips, rental equipment Sep 3, 2009
She said downstairs, UTC Outdoors provides, for a $20 deposit, camping and outdoor gear like tents, mountain bikes and kayaks. Students can keep any equipment rented from UTC Outdoors until Monday and return it for a refund of the deposit. (The University Echo, TN)
Flipper perfects moves Sep 3, 2009
When he's not working in the restaurant, or flipping signs, David likes to ride mountain bikes and ski. If his first day on the job was any indication, Spraker said David has earned his place among the ranks of Craigo's sign demonstrators. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Time To Give Fat Folks A Break Sep 1, 2009
I think that people that ride mountain bikes down ski runs should pay more. I think that people that ski should pay more. (CBS News)
Sports Spasms Aug 30, 2009
Activities range from watching a chainsaw artist create wildlife art to fishing, shooting shotguns, kayaking, riding mountain bikes, learning to identify wildlife, attending dog training seminars and learning about all kinds of recreation available in the great outdoors. Visitors can also roam The Expo s Outdoor Marketplace, an area set aside where one may shop for outdoor gear. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Police detain suspects in bike-trail robberies Aug 29, 2009
Three of them were on mountain bikes and one on foot. "We confronted them on the trail at gunpoint, laid them all out and detained them," Ritala said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get the gear Aug 28, 2009
You may find cheaper bikes at big-box retail stores, but they may not be designed for the rugged use most mountain bikes get on a trail, according to Bill Morrison, owner of Adventure Bicycle in Mesa. In addition, bike shops not only help customers select a bike that fits them and their riding needs, they also provide tune-ups 30 days after purchase to adjust cables, check brakes and derailleurs and address any problems new riders encounter. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Visiting the Maginot Line: Relic of World War II Aug 26, 2009
Joseph Richter and his brother Kurt, military history buffs from the German town of Ulm, were riding mountain bikes around the hilly, heavily forested area surrounding Hackenberg, largest of the Maginot forts in northeastern France. "This is the highlight of our exploration of WWII fortifications, including the (Nazi-built) Siegfried Line and the Atlantic Wall," Richter said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Connecticut’s coast a haven for families Aug 26, 2009
Stay The kids might never want to leave the Westport Inn (1595 Post Road, 203-259-5236; 800-446-8997, , $129-$209) with its heated indoor pool and ping-pong table, though you can entice them out on local trails with mountain bikes on loan from the inn. The Inn at Longshore (260 Compo Road South, 203-226-3316, , $160-$215) is located on the grounds of the 169-acre Longshore Club Park, where for an additional fee families can swim in the outdoor community pool, take sailing lessons, golf or play... (Boston Globe)
Choosing Between Tandem and Single ... Aug 26, 2009
Tandem mountain bikes are available but tandem riding is more suited for on-road cruiser and comfort bikes. Choosing a tandem bike is like choosing any other bicycle. (Suite101.com)
I Want To Ride My ($1,400, Dutch-Style) Bicycle Aug 26, 2009
It's nearly impossible to find Dutch-style bikes in typical American bike shops, which generally carry only mountain bikes (with fat, nubby tires and beefy suspensions designed for bumpy trails) or road bikes (with super-skinny tires and ram's-horn handlebars designed for miles-long stretches of smooth suburban pavement). To get your hands on a European city bike, you need to find either a specialty shop that stocks them or an out-of-town distributor who'll ship one to you. (Slate)
Home advantage in the gruelling Tour de Timor Aug 24, 2009
They were given mountain bikes, jerseys and other equipment. The camp was at an army base. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Effective law enforcement on two wheels Aug 23, 2009
Led by Sgt. Ed Lopez, Blevins and fellow officers Tony Bustamante, Kalene Carl, Thomas Johnston, and Ramone Moreno ride hard-tail mountain bikes, called Police Treks, whenever they can work it into their shifts, sometimes for special events, maybe small areas of patrol where cruisers can t go, or when they want to create a presence or get behind the scenes. Law enforcement from all over Arizona have attended the training Blevins provides through the International Police Mountain Bike Association... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Athens connection in national cycling champions Aug 20, 2009
Murphy, who began racing mountain bikes in 2003 and switched to road racing four years ago, said he plans to take time off in October and will begin riding again in November in preparation for December and January's "hard training" for the 2010 season. "John is an Athens fixture," said Gene Dixon, who in 1980 founded Athens' own Twilight Criterium, the first nighttime race in America in 60 years. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bike rental Web site helps travelers find bikes Aug 20, 2009
Users select the city where they're headed, and receive a list of available bikes from cruisers to mountain bikes. Some bike stores offer tandem and recumbent bikes, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
New Zealand team expected to win; 'smoked' competition Aug 20, 2009
For the final leg, Team OrionHealth -- Anna Berthelsen, Brent Edwards, Stuart Lynch and Wayne Oxenham -- pedaled mountain bikes roughly 100 miles coming out of the Bandlands to reach Rapid City and the finish line near the Memorial Park band shell. By news deadline Wednesday night, they were leading their closest competitors, Merrell/Zanfel Adventure and Salomon/Crested Butte, by nearly 12 hours. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Brookline Police incident reports: Aug. 11-17 Aug 19, 2009
On Aug. 14, at 9:45 p.m., a Davis Avenue resident reported two mountain bikes stolen from his/her driveway. An Aspinwall Avenue resident reported two boys were trying to steal a bike off her neighbor s porch at 4:28 p.m. on Aug. 13. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Outdoors: Plenty of paths for you and your bike Aug 18, 2009
Or, with the advent of mountain bikes, on narrow trails through the woods. Perhaps even more troublesome to many would-be bikers is the fact that the roads and mountains in Central Pennsylvania contain hills a lot of hills. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Beatle's schoolboy photo auction Aug 17, 2009
Among the other items is a picture of Sir Paul, with his late wife Linda, posing on a pair of customised Shimano mountain bikes. Both bikes feature individual artwork inspired by the pair's shared love of music and the environment. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
GREAT OUTDOORS: So, you want to try cycling? Aug 16, 2009
Lamb carries everything from three-speed cruisers to top-of-the-line hybrids and mountain bikes, and destination-oriented road bikes. He pointed out a Stinson Euro for around 500 the only one that passes rigid United Kingdom testing that has 21 speeds and all the features of its counterpart, but appeals a lot to women and guys with hip replacements because it s scooped out so you can step into the bike easily. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Grueling Primal Quest race begins Aug 15, 2009
From there, they hopped on mountain bikes for a 15-mile trek to Bethlehem Cave for more orienteering inside. I d be amazed if they got through the orienteering at either the camp or the cave without spending three to four hours at each spot, said orienteering director Sean Fahey. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hunt is on for cougar prowling trail near Leavenworth Aug 11, 2009
Klaaf, 45, who lives in California, said he has been riding mountain bikes for 20 years and has had three cougar encounters, but none were as aggressive as the one he spotted near Leavenworth. He was running behind me at the same speed as I was riding, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Father, daughter form perfect tandem Aug 10, 2009
Heather started racing mountain bikes at age 6. When she rides her own bike, she stays behind Kevin as he talks her through the entire course. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Letter: Wilderness bill is not in state's best interests Aug 5, 2009
There are no mountain bikes or wheelchairs, and most of the grazing in these areas will be lost. This affects not only this generation but also all future generations. (Montana Standard, MT)
Action Expected on Park Plan: Prospective park would include a lake, nature and biking trails, splash pad, dog park and area for non-motorized mountain bikes Aug 5, 2009
The plan consists of stormwater detention; a lake, nature trails and mutli-use walking/biking trails; potential linkages to the Pathfinder Parkway system; parking and restrooms; a picnic area; a creative play zone and splash pad; a 1-acre dog park; a 4-acre area for off-road, non-motorized mountain bikes; and a scenic overlook. Total estimated cost for the park is 4,583,925. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Full Story » Aug 3, 2009
We have a huge selection of mountain bikes, sales and service. We carry Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Kona, Intense and Turner bikes. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A Fairfield family discovers Trout Brook Valley Jul 31, 2009
We encountered many family groups on the trail and three men on their mountain bikes, all very friendly ... One family was accompanied by preteens on their mountain bikes. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Outdoor equipment awaits weekend warriors Jul 31, 2009
New equipment now available for rent includes mountain bikes for trail riding and two jet skis. The office also has equipment for parties such as an outdoor cinema system, dunk tank and inflatables. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Jon Really Needs Your Help On This One Jul 30, 2009
There will be a silent auction with many items donated by Santa Cruz Mountain Bikes, Giro, Specialized, Boozer Jewlers and many others. There will be a group road ride at 5p. (KWTX.com, TX)
Taiwan love hotel perfect for traveler with bike Jul 30, 2009
On the weekends in Yangmingshan, the roads are filled with people pedaling mountain bikes, high-end Italian racing frames and tricked-out collapsable bikes. My favorite ride is a 57-mile out-and-back tour from the Feeling Hotel, over the mountains in Yangmingshan National Park and down to Jin Shan beach on the northeastern Pacific coast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Circling the Square, July 23 Jul 24, 2009
Kathleen s essay, entered in a contest on family biking, won four mountain bikes for her family. Seems like Kathleen is a chip off the old block or a spoke from the same wheel. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Ipswichs Wilcox gives post-Etape du Tour bicycle race report Jul 23, 2009
I have raced mountain bikes and run marathons in my life, but never have I seen this many people participating in an event. My number was with the 6000 s, but they also went all the way up to 9500. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Bike riding is still very much alive Jul 23, 2009
There are many different bikes with numerous subcategories, but in the end, they break down into three main categories mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrids. Mountain bikes are made for heavier terrain, or for off-road riding ... Mountain bikes have thicker tires for this type of riding. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Records broken at Lompoc Sprint Triathlon Jul 22, 2009
Updated Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Weather Sponsored By. (Lompoc Record, CA)
S.F. firm makes $286m bid for bankrupt Eddie Bauer Jul 19, 2009
Even though she's only been racing mountain bikes for two years, Rachel Bauer didn't need long to become national caliber. A former track and cross country standout at Buchanan High and Fresno State, Bauer will represent the United States at this month's Pan American Mountain Bike Championships in Santiago, Chile. (Fresno Bee)
Tester: Forest bill balances interests Jul 19, 2009
Jon Tester's sweeping forest bill that aims to provide more logging and more wilderness while solidifying recreation areas for everything from snowmobiles to mountain bikes. In the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest of southwest Montana, the largest focus of the legislation. (Missoulian, MT)
Tester pushes for wilderness Jul 18, 2009
Motorized recreation, chainsaws even mountain bikes are prohibited in recognized wilderness. Additionally, the bill calls for 59,000 acres of new wilderness on nearby Bureau of Land Management lands currently being managed as de facto wilderness, while releasing 76,000 acres of de facto wilderness to multiple uses. (Montana Standard, MT)
La Honda pool always a splash Jul 16, 2009
The pool's gate supports a line of small mountain bikes. It's all part of the family atmosphere Williams has been promoting since she assumed the supervisor position five years ago. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Modestan scales Mt. Shasta to support cancer research Jul 12, 2009
Together, they've traveled long distances on mountain bikes and even hiked to the top of Mt. Whitney two years ago. "It takes a lot to get her down," he continued, "which is a good trait to have when you're climbing a mountain.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Announcements Jul 12, 2009
The Butte 100 is an endurance race for mountain bikes. For more information, call Gina Evans at 498-9653 or go to. (Montana Standard, MT)
Firefox launches mountain bicycle Jul 8, 2009
The company will also launch five more models of mountain bikes this year ... "Expect the best from us as we would launch five more new models of mountain bikes in this year," Singh said, without giving further details. (India Times)
Cabrillo grad rides in son’s memory Jul 7, 2009
That was before they invented mountain bikes, but I took that bike all over, up and down those big hills, rode out to the mission, Stockbridge said. Stockbridge said the seemingly overwhelming problem of cancer affects many people. (Lompoc Record, CA)
DESTINATION: SAN FRANCISCO Jun 30, 2009
But it's also one of the most conservative, tradition-boosting cities in the country: the Blue Bloods in the mansions on the hilltops are as hushed and moneyed as Upper East Side lifers (albeit with mountain bikes) and the architectural-preservation movement here is fanatical. And San Francisco's a place even more opportunistic than New York: There's a reason both the Gold Rush and the dot-com boom flourished here. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Police Beat: June 26, 2009 Jun 26, 2009
June 22, 1:30 p.m., Day Rd.: Sometime between June 19 and June 21 two mountain bikes were stolen from a yard. Loss: 400. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Win Cash Jun 25, 2009
Prizes include a laptop computer, a pair of Comfort Fuji mountain bikes, half a beef, cut and wrapped, a pellet barbecue grill, an original painting, a 500 photography gift certificate, a guided fishing trip, a recliner, a Nintendo Wii, a spa day pass, several gift baskets, and a three-month membership fitness center membership. The winners of the raffle drawings will be drawn and announced before the fireworks display on July 4. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Providence Canyon fence the writing on the wall? Jun 21, 2009
There are times I wish mountain bikes and horses got along better, though they both have equal right to use the same trails. That I support all forms of recreation and abhor closure without good reason make my views a target. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Providence Canyon users blindsided by restrictions Jun 5, 2009
It should be an escape area for valley citizens, close by and full of opportunity for the entire range of recreational uses from snowmobiles to mountain bikes, from hunters to those who just want to hike for the fun of it. It used to be a good spot to pull a camp trailer or pitch a tent, until the nighttime use by partiers drove good folks out. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Air Force Cyclists Raise Money for Wounded Jun 5, 2009
Bikers raise money for wounded warriors during Cycling Classic. " Mr. Laybourn said the money raised goes directly toward the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Bethesda, Md., which treats warriors with traumatic brain injuries specifically. Arlington Sports chose the Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund as the designated recipient of money raised at the amateur section of the Air Force Cycling Classic. "I just think this is a great cause, that's why I'm here today," said Baul Smith, a... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Compass Diversified Holdings Announces Share Offering Jun 4, 2009
Fox Factory Holding Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries, referred to as Fox, is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end suspension products for mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other off-road vehicles. Fox is based in Watsonville, CA.. (PR Newswire)
Taking the kids to ski country in summer May 29, 2009
Hand out a sweet treat and those vistas fields of wildflowers, craggy peaks are guaranteed to seem that much more spectacular whether you are on foot, mountain bikes or riding a ski resort chair lift. Yes, ski resorts in summer. (MSNBC -- Travel)
LETTER: Nature trail has become dog disaster area May 27, 2009
I raced both mountain bikes and road bikes. I raced until my late 50s and got burned out and got off the bike. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Deke Slayton museum celebrating 10 years May 24, 2009
A walk through the museum is a stroll back through time, to the Schwinn one-speed you rode as a kid before they became all fancy, with three-speeds, 10-speeds, mountain bikes and beyond. If you look closely, you can see the wonderful patterns on the hubs of the wheels, the strange way pieces were welded to make delivery bikes, and the crazy-looking bikes from Victorian times. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Criterium is set to be a highlight of Fat Tire Festival May 23, 2009
The Black Hills Fat Tire Festival the term fat tire refers to a slang term for mountain bikes got off the ground three years ago as a collaboration between Rapid City and the Black Hills Mountain Bike Association. Jerry Cole, director of Rapid City Parks and Recreation, and the event organizer, explains how the Black Hills Criterium came about. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Police say Mattapan woman was targeted by killers May 23, 2009
Yesterday, the police presence was highly visible - nine officers on mountain bikes rode together through the neighborhood as police on motorcycles and in marked and unmarked cruisers toured the streets. "We will be paying close attention to every impact player, visiting homes of everyone on parole or probation in this area, and will be talking to them about the wisdom of picking up a firearm," Davis said, moments before going on a brief walk through a housing complex several blocks from the... (Boston Globe)
Cyclists fixated with latest trend May 20, 2009
In the 1990s, it was mountain bikes. Now it's "fixies" - fixed-wheel bikes with no gears or free-wheel mechanism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Re-Cycle Manoa May 19, 2009
Steven Downing hadn't owned a bicycle in 15 years when he decided to buy one of Cycle Manoa's recycled mountain bikes last September. He wasn't thinking green, though. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Railroad closing trail May 19, 2009
No hikers, mountain bikes or ATVs on popular East Ridge track. By of - 05/19/2009. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Happy trails to you,' says Forest Service May 16, 2009
Last year, the Forest Service counted 9,200 users on the Maah Daah Hey I, the majority of them on mountain bikes. In a related project, the Forest Service has contracted construction of a 10-mile "Wolf Trail," that goes from the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park across grasslands toward Watford City. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pack the skateboard and head to Venice May 7, 2009
To the side stands a tangle of mountain bikes. Gladwell collects these, too - but only in black and with dual suspension. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Electric thrills May 7, 2009
Most articles highlight his distant past as a NASA engineer, but it's his more recent years designing high-end mountain bikes for companies such as Santa Cruz, Mountain Cycle, and Haro that are most evident in the Zero. The off-road X looks like a mountain-bike on steroids, and even uses some mountain-bike braking and suspension components. (Globe and Mail)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 5/3/09 (Yesterday) May 4, 2009
32-mile, purpose built trail system designed for mountain bikes and unique on the East Coast. Includes vendor expos, bike demos, ribbon cutting and volunteer appreciation lunch, group rides, beer and barbeque. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bike Exchange aids Boys/Girls Club Apr 30, 2009
All types of bicycles, including childrens bikes, road bikes and mountain bikes, will be accepted. Bicycle donations may be eligible for tax deductions, and receipts will be given for every gift. (NJ.com -- Times)
Helena duo trying their hand at crafting telemark skis Apr 28, 2009
Anderson has teamed up with Tucker Colvin, also 17, in a business venture to start the Epik Ski Co. The garage looks rather ordinary with its castaway skis, assortment of tools and the mountain bikes still covered in last year s mud. Strangely missing are the cars. (Helena Independent Record)
